Historical Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara Kaitlynn Scannell Nara is the capital city of Nara Prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan directly bordering Kyoto Prefecture.
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2025 Late Jan For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2024 Early Jun - Early Jul Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Recommended Historical Todaiji Temple in Nara Stefanus Husin The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city.
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025 Early Feb Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mountain..
Culture Kasuga Taisha 5 (1Review) The great Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga Taisha) is located in Nara Park. It was built at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible..
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..
Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.